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ExpressVPN not working with Hulu [How to fix the issue]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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AVPNis the best software you can use to access geo-restricted content through streaming media likeHuluand others.
However, even with this functionality, not allVPNsare able to access such content streaming sites as these sites block such unauthorized access in locations with such restrictions to their content.
Ideally, aVPNshould help you access the sites whilehiding your identityand location details, but when yourVPNgets blocked, you need to find a way around it fast.
Despite being one of the best, ExpressVPN can still get blocked byHulu, a concern that its users have raised before. But, before you dismiss it just yet, there are ways to fix the ExpressVPN blocked byHuluproblem.
When this happens, you may get an error message that says:You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy, OR, You’ll need to disable your anonymizer.
If you are getting the ExpressVPN blocked byHuluerror, here are solutions you can use to resolve it.
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How to fix Hulu not working with ExpressVPN
1. Preliminary checks
If you get an error message saying:You seem to be using an unblocker or proxyorYou’ll need to disable your anonymizerwhen trying to accessHulu, contact yourVPNtech support team.
They should be able to provide for direct assistance before trying the solutions below.
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2. Check your IP address
If your ExpressVPN service has been blocked byHulu,check your IP addressfor information such as your city or region (country) next to the location you selected when you connected with ExpressVPN.
If it shows a location near you, it means you’re not connected to an ExpressVPN server location. Try and connect again.
3. Change your VPN
There are a handful ofVPNservices that still work withHuluand other similar content platforms even today.
So, if ExpressVPN simply won’t work with Hulu, you might want to try a completely different tool. And why not go for the very best?
Install Private Internet Access
PIA offers its users top-notch protection and access to all manner of geo-restricted services. If your current VPN service is being blocked by Hulu, then you should consider switching toPrivate Internet Access.
Many users have mentioned that ExpressVPN causes a proxy error on Hulu, and if you are one of them, then the solution can be as simple as switching to a different service.
PIA is best equipped for streaming and has made a mission of eliminating online censorship.
And by all means, it has everything you could possibly think of to do so including lightning fast download speeds, servers located all over the world, best-in-class encryption for your traffic data and to top it all, a strict no-logs policy to guarantee that your navigation traces vanish into thin air.
What’s more, you can forget all about ISP throttling or lagging and buffering while streaming since PIA gives you nothing more and nothing less than unlimited bandwidth and secure VPN connections.
Apart from getting rid of the Hulu proxy error, PIA has many more benefits for its subscribers.
Let’s quickly look at itskey features:
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4. Check your internet connection
Disconnect from ExpressVPN and try accessing a website the usual way totest if your Internet connection is working.
If you cannot access the internet even when disconnected from theVPN, check yourinternet connection.
However, if you can access it while disconnected from theVPN, try the next solution.
5. Try connecting to another ExpressVPN Location
If you can access the internet when disconnected from ExpressVPN, but cannot connect to a server location, choose a different server location from the list of locations.
6. Disable your security software
Try and disable your firewall or antivirus as these may block yourVPNconnection.
Check if you can connect again and try to accessHulu.
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7. Change the protocol
Your device connects to ExpressVPN servers usingVPNprotocols, the default one being the UDP protocol, which in some countries like the Middle East, is blocked. Change the protocol, which will also help you achieve faster connection speeds.
For better performance, choose the OpenVPN TCP first, then L2TP, and finally PPTP protocols in that order. ExpressVPN doesn’t recommend using PPTP as it offers minimal security.
8. Manually configure DNS settings
Your computer may not automatically connect to ExpressVPN DNS servers, so you need to configure it with ExpressVPN DNS servers’ IP addresses, manually.
Manually configuring your computerwith other DNS server addresseshelps you accessHuluand other blocked sites, and enjoy faster connection speeds.
Here’s how to do it in Windows:
Step 1: Open Network Connections settings
Step 2: Set the DNS server addresses
Step 3: Set ExpressVPN DNS settings
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Once you have configured your computer for ExpressVPN DNS servers, flush old DNS entries again as described in solution 7 above.
9. Manually configure proxy settings
A proxy server is the go-between your computer and the internet and is used to hide your real location so you can access websites likeHulu, that would otherwise be blocked.
If you have internet connection issues, it is possible that it has been set to use a proxy server.
Ensure your browser is set to auto-detect proxy or no proxy, then use the instructions to manually configure proxy settings for your browser.
10. Flush the DNS
In some countries,DNS entries saved from your ISPon your computer may be intentionally wrong, as an additional method of blockingHuluand other sites.
In this case, flush your DNS cache so your computer can automatically access ExpressVPN’s DNS for the proper/correct entries.
11. Download the latest ExpressVPN version
Uninstall the ExpressVPN app you’re running, then sign in to your ExpressVPN account and selectSet up ExpressVPN. Find the latest version for your device and then connect again, then see if you can accessHulu.
Connect again to ExpressVPN and see if you can accessHulu.
There you go, you should be all set now.
Let us know if any of these solutions helpedfix ExpressVPNblocked byHuluerror by leaving a comment in the section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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